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Optimising Medical Management in CRS

  • RHINOLOGY: Chronic Rhinosinusitis (C Philpott, Section Editor)
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Abstract

Purpose of Review

We assess the literature on different medical treatment options and their effectiveness in chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS).

Recent Findings

Although there is significant overlap in the management of CRS, not all therapies are equally effective within CRS phenotypes.

Summary

CRS is one of the most common chronic health problems affecting a large proportion of adult population and generating significant economic implications. Despite an unclear pathophysiology of this complex disorder, it is widely recognised that surgery alone does not resolve the chronic inflammation and that ongoing medical treatment remains the key to the successful management of patients with CRS.

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Grammatopoulou, V., Praveena, C.V. & Sunkaraneni, V.S. Optimising Medical Management in CRS. Curr Otorhinolaryngol Rep 7, 87–97 (2019). https://doi.org/10.1007/s40136-019-00232-2

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